Ch. 4 test Flashcards
Which of the following hospital departments provides support services?
Purchasing
Which of the following organizations provides accreditation for healthcare institutions?
The joint commission (TJC)
A professional organization for radiographers and all radiologic technologists is
ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists)
In a hospital, the term medical staff refers to
all physicians who are privileged to treat patients in the facility.
A proprietary hospital is one that
is a business run for profit
The employment outlook for radiographers in the United States is
Promising because of increasing demand.
In order to receive funding from Medicare and Medicaid for imaging procedures, the RadCARE bill states that a technologist using ionizing and/or magnetic radiation must have
graduated from an accredited school and been certified in his or her field
The purpose of the RadCARE bill is to ensure
the public is protected from inadequately trained workers
Treat individuals and families in the context of daily life
Family Practice Physician
Diagnose and treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
Gastroenterologist
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the lungs
Pulmonologist
Specializes in the scientific study of the alterations in the body caused by disease and death
Pathologist
Specializes in problems and disease of the elderly
Geriatrician
Specialist who treats patients in the hospital setting, In-patient
Hospitalist
Specializes in tumor identificar and treatment
Oncologist
Specializes in surgery of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system
Neuorologic Surgeon
Specializes in conditions of the ear, nose and throat
Otorhinolaryngologist
Specializes and treats patients in the intensive care unit, often a pulmonologist
Intensivist
Specializes in the medical care and treatment in adults
Internist
Specializes in pregnancy, delivery, labor and postpartum care
Obstetrician
Funds provided by the federal government to aid the medically indigent
Medicaid
Federal program that covers a portion of the medical care cost for those over the age of 65
Medicare
Law that’s stated purpose was that all Americans were covered by health insurance
Affordable Care Act
Allow private physicians and hospitals to provide private services while also providing care through insurance plans
Managed care systems
Provide complete and comprehensive health care for the cost of the premium and a copayment
Heath maintenance organization
System that offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers
Preferred provider organization
Who accredits educational programs in imaging sciences?
JCERT
The Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Tehcnology
Who accredits hospitals in all aspects including equipment, staff, safety and patient care?
TJC
The joint commission
CQR limits ARRT credentials to _________ [A] years.
10 years
The ARRT requires that Radiologic Technologist earn _________ CEU’s every ________ years.
24 CEU’s every 2 years
After completion of a Radiologic Technology Program the ARRT requires that you pass a board test with a minimum score of _________%.
75%
Crisis Intervention
An immediate response, surgery.
Preventative System
designed to proactively address potential issues before they develop into more serious problems. The primary aim of a preventative system is to minimize risk, enhance safety, and improve overall outcomes by implementing strategies and measures that prevent adverse events or situations from occurring in the first place.
Fee-for Fee service
Until 40 years ago, most insurance companies reimburse patient for the costs of their healthcare up to a limit then patient was responsible
Health Maintenance Organizations
(HMO’s)
Provide complete and comprehensive health care for the cost of the premium and small fee called a co-payment, always start with your PCP then may get referred on, usually limited to Dr’s in contact with HMO.
Managed care systems
Allow private hospitals and physicians to provide private services while also providing care through insurance plans
Preferred provider organizations
System offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers
Types of hospitals
Private, public, Not-for- profit, proprietary
Types of Outpatient centers
Urgent care, Surgery centers
Hospital organization
Hospital board of directors
Chief executive officer
medical staff, chief financial officer, chief operating officer
Department managers
Section supervisors
hospital staff
Direct patient services:
General-
Admissions, emergency, nursing service, social services, Chaplain/ counseling services
Direct patient services:
Diagnostic-
CT, ECG, EEG, MRI, Nuclear medicine, Pathology Lab, Radiography, Sonography
Direct patient services:
Therapeutic-
Dietary, OT, Oncology, PT, respiratory therapy, Surgery
Direct patient services:
Support services-
Accounting, central/ sterile supply, HR, Housekeeping, Laundry, Medical records, Purchasing, Security
Primary exams have _____ multiple choice questions
220
Noncompliance with CE Requirements
Probation,
Only 6 months of next biennium,
If still noncompliant, ARRT revokes registration
Applicable fees
The day to day scheduling of th staff in the Radiology department is the responsibility of the:
Lead tech or Manager
A Pulmonologist who practices exclusively in a hospital intensive care unit may be referred to as:
Intensivist
Which criterion does the Joint Commission (accrediting body) not use to certify that a hospital meets certain minimum standards.
Education
The Medical Records department in a hospital is an example of what type of department?
Support
